‘It will do us all good to pause before the Crucifix – all of you have one at home — and look at Him and say to Him: “With you nothing is lost. With you I can always hope’

Apr 12, 2017 12:56

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV begins 2026 with a new papal staff: here is the meaning… and the photos

In a Church often scrutinized for its symbols, Leo XIV’s choice is neither ornamental nor nostalgic. It is a visual theology, compressed into metal and form, reminding both shepherd and faithful that the path forward passes through the wounds of history—but does not end there

Ordinary time, our baptism, and the memory of a gift received: a simple reflection by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 11, 2026

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On the Holy Spirit and Hope

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Emmaus, the Road of Hope

GENERAL AUDIENCE: 'On Mary Magdalene, Apostle of Hope'

Pope at General Audience: 'We Are Not Orphans' 'We Have Mary'

GENERAL AUDIENCE: 'On Mary, Mother of Hope'

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Pope's Visit to Egypt

For Mary's Month of May, Pope Suggests 'Simple,' 'Effective' Praying of Rosary

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On God's Promise That Gives Hope

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Risen Christ, Our Hope

Francis Receives University Students of Opus Dei

Pope Remembers Saint Gemma Galgani, Example for Young People

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Unfailing Hope Born From the Cross